Montréal 2026 Cycling Worlds: McNulty, Vollering and Italy’s Golden Team

The 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal delivered spectacular racing and unforgettable champions. American Brandon McNulty won the elite men’s road race, Dutch star Demi Vollering claimed the elite women’s title and Italy celebrated Mixed Relay gold with Filippo Ganna and Elisa Longo Borghini among the six winning riders.

For Circuiti Gioielli, a brand with a long-standing connection to cycling, these victories are also an opportunity to celebrate the values that unite sport and fine jewelry: commitment, precision, teamwork and the pursuit of excellence.

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Brandon McNulty Becomes the Men’s Road World Champion

Brandon McNulty produced a courageous solo attack to win the elite men’s road race in Montréal and bring the rainbow jersey back to the United States.

The American accelerated away from the leading riders with approximately 30 kilometres remaining and maintained his advantage all the way to the finish. Michael Matthews of Australia took the silver medal, while Dutch champion Mathieu van der Poel completed the podium with bronze.

McNulty’s victory ended a 33-year wait for an American winner of the elite men’s road race world title. His performance reflected the qualities that make cycling extraordinary: tactical intelligence, physical strength and the confidence to attack at the decisive moment.

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Demi Vollering Wins the Women’s Rainbow Jersey

The elite women’s road race crowned Demi Vollering as world champion for the first time. The Dutch rider completed a remarkable season by defeating Poland’s Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney in a dramatic sprint in Montréal.

Elisa Longo Borghini added another medal to Italy’s successful World Championships by finishing third. The Italian champion fought for victory until the final kilometres and secured the bronze medal just four seconds behind the leading pair.

Vollering’s victory and Longo Borghini’s podium performance made the women’s race one of the defining moments of Montréal 2026.

Italy’s Historic Mixed Relay Victory

The Italian team competing in Montréal brought together Filippo Ganna, Mattia Cattaneo, Matteo Sobrero, Elisa Longo Borghini, Vittoria Guazzini and Monica Trinca Colonel.

The three men completed the first part of the course before handing over to the three women, who finished the job with speed, balance and determination.

Their combined performance earned Italy its first world title in the Mixed Relay Team Time Trial.

Ganna and Longo Borghini are two of the most recognisable names in Italian cycling, but the Montréal gold medal was above all a team achievement. Every rider contributed to a victory that rewarded preparation, technical ability and the strength of the Italian national squad.

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The Meaning of the Rainbow Colours in Cycling

In international cycling, the rainbow colours represent the highest level of achievement. Blue, red, black, yellow and green are immediately associated with the World Championships and with the athletes who reach the top of the sport.

These colours have inspired a new series of Circuiti Gioielli creations designed for cyclists, collectors and enthusiasts. The aim is to transform the emotion of competition into a distinctive jewel that can be worn every day.

Circuiti Gioielli: A Historic Connection with Cycling

Circuiti Gioielli has been combining sport, design and Italian goldsmith craftsmanship for more than twenty years.

Founded by master goldsmith and designer Gianfranco Quartaroli, the brand has created jewelry inspired by legendary racetracks, major sporting events and the personalities who have made sports history.

Cycling holds a special place in this journey. Circuiti Gioielli was the first jewelry brand in the world to obtain a license for the commercialisation of Giro d’Italia jewelry, creating precious objects connected with one of the most famous and beloved cycling races.

That pioneering experience continues today through new jewelry concepts dedicated to road cycling and the symbolic colours of world champions.

Rainbow Cycling Bracelet in Steel, 18K Gold and Enamel

One of the signature pieces is the Circuiti rainbow cycling bracelet, made from an AISI 304 stainless-steel bicycle-style chain.

At the centre of the bracelet is a precious element in 18K yellow gold, decorated with glossy enamel in five horizontal colours: blue, red, black, yellow and green.

Raised gold lines separate each colour, adding definition, depth and a refined jewelry finish.

The contrast between the industrial character of the steel chain and the warmth of 18K gold creates a bold contemporary design.

It is a bracelet conceived for people who love cycling, follow the great races and identify with the determination of a champion.

Rainbow Signet Rings in 18K Gold and Sterling Silver

The cycling collection also includes the new Rainbow Champion signet ring, available in 18K yellow gold or sterling silver 925.

The rectangular face features the five enamel colours arranged in horizontal bands and separated by polished metal lines. The substantial chevalier shape gives the ring a strong identity while remaining elegant and wearable.

Each ring is made to order and can be personalised according to the customer’s finger size.

Internal or external engraving can also be requested for names, initials, dates, race numbers or a short dedication. The sterling-silver version carries the 925 hallmark inside the band.

These details make the ring an original gift for a cyclist, a team member, a race winner or anyone who wants to preserve the memory of an important sporting achievement.

Italian Craftsmanship Meets the Spirit of Competition

Every Circuiti Gioielli creation begins with an idea and is developed with attention to proportion, materials and meaning. Steel, gold, silver and enamel are combined to tell a story that goes beyond decoration.

The victories of McNulty and Vollering, together with Italy’s Mixed Relay gold, perfectly reflect this philosophy.

A world title is never created in a single moment: it is built through experience, sacrifice and thousands of details executed correctly.

The same principle guides artisanal jewelry making. From the design to the finishing and personal engraving, every stage contributes to the final result.

Cycling Jewelry for Champions and Enthusiasts

The Circuiti Gioielli cycling collection is designed for professional athletes, amateur riders, collectors and fans of the sport.

The rainbow bracelet and signet rings can celebrate a victory, an important race, a personal challenge or simply a lifelong passion for cycling.

Following the unforgettable races in Montréal, the rainbow colours carry an even stronger emotion. They represent international success, teamwork and the ability to transform effort into achievement.

Circuiti Gioielli transforms the colours and emotions of cycling into jewelry created to last.

Discover the collection at www.circuitigioielli.com.